Dining
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La Trattoria a pleasant little gemNov 18, 2011 4:30 am - La Trattoria is a hidden gem off the main roads in Lake in the Hills that counts on word-of-mouth to let prospective customers know they are in for a treat. Co-owner...
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Night life events: Rock Bottom's Winter Wheat returnsNov 17, 2011 10:00 pm - Winter Wheat back It's the most wonderful time of the year at Rock Bottom where its signature Winter Wheat beer is back on tap. Now through Dec. 24, enjoy it for $5...
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Michelin Guide not seeing stars in the suburbsNov 16, 2011 4:30 am - Off the radar is not where a restaurant wants to be if it wants a mention in the Michelin Guide. But that's where many suburban restaurants seem to be, and thus why many...
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Eating out: Retro's Beaujolais Nouveau party returnsNov 15, 2011 2:30 pm - Retro's Beaujolais Nouveau party Start the holidays by celebrating the famous red wine of France's Beaujolais region at Retro Bistro's annual Beaujolais Nouveau par...
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Find a local college restaurant near youNov 12, 2011 11:00 pm - College of DuPage Waterleaf Where: 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn (in the college’s new Culinary & Hospitality Center), (630) 942-6881, cod.edu/w/waterleaf.htm Culinary sp...
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Night life events: With fall come seasonal drinksNov 11, 2011 5:00 am - Stefani's specialties Beginning this month, all Phil Stefani restaurants will feature new handcrafted cocktails that range from $8 to $12. Drinks include Jack the b...
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Local brew masters have fun naming their beersNov 11, 2011 5:00 am - Highly trained brew masters work diligently to craft the specialty independent beers for suburban microbreweries, finding just the right elixir of hops, barley, wheat, s...
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Craving Italian? Buonaro's has what you needNov 09, 2011 5:00 am - Nestled in the 5th Avenue Station building is a Naperville institution, Café Buonaro's. The Italian restaurant opened in 1990; 21 years later it is as busy as ever. “Our...
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Redevelopment of Buffalo Grove corner moves forwardNov 08, 2011 11:00 pm - Plans are moving ahead for the redevelopment of the southwest corner of Dundee and Arlington Heights roads in Buffalo Grove, the former site of the Melting Pot restauran...
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Eating out: 30 years of Carlos'Nov 07, 2011 10:00 pm - Jameson's in The Glen Jameson's Original Charhouse recently opened an eighth Illinois location in The Glen Town Center. Known for its top-grade steaks and fresh sea...